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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 WALMART: continued from Page A1 with new displays and cases. Smith said the deli and bak- ery expanded their product offerings to include smoked meats and new doughnuts. Another major renovation was the electronics depart- ment, he said, which is about 95 percent new. “In this day and age, people want to eat, and they want their electronics, because you’ve got to be doing something while you’re eating, right?” he said. “These were the two big investments that I would say FROM PAGE A1 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A11 that Walmart put into all stores really. It’s pretty cool.” Other changes include new jewelry and cosmetics departments and an expand- ed pet department, as well as some larger aisles. Smith said the recycling center was also updated. He said he is excited about the remodel, and he encour- aged people to see it for them- selves. “I’ve gotten to talk to a lot of customers, and they’ve been pretty excited about the changes that they’re seeing,” he said. “I think it’s more eye appealing. It’s very clean. It’s really streamlined.” Hermiston Walmart Supercenter with groceries in Washington or Oregon. • The store hosted a grand Hours: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily reopening June 17, 2009, Location: 1350 N. First St., after a remodel to make the shopping experience easier Hermiston for customers. History: • The Walmart • Construction began on discount store opened in Hermiston on June 30, 1992, a new remodeling project designed to make the with 73,000 square feet of experience ‘fast, clean and floor space. • The Walmart distribution friendly’ the first week of center in Hermiston opened September 2015 and was completed for a grand in April 1998, employing reopening Friday. almost 800 people. • Store manager Erik Smith • On April 11, 2001, the said the store now employs Hermiston Walmart store about 380 people, and the was expanded to 210,000 distribution center employs square feet and about 320 about 900. employees to be the first FESTIVAL: continued from Page A1 and the live auction starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21-and-older event are $35 each or $250 for a table of eight. People planning to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as they have sold-out the last few years, said Spomer, co-chair of the event. Proceeds from the gala event are split between the Hermiston Breakfast Kiwanis Club and the Good Shepherd Community Health Foun- dation. Both organizations give back to the community through donations and schol- arships. Also, in the spirit of giv- ing, a large tree sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and designed by Cathy Wamsley, will provide another donation to a nonpro¿t organization. The Kiwanis will match the purchase price by 50 percent, up to $1,000, which will be given to the charity of the buyer’s choice. So, Wamsley said, the gift of giving hap- pens immediately. Some people, Spomer said, purchase trees and do- nate them to area assisted living facilities. The joy of the season is spread beyond those who attend the event, Wams- ley added. The Family Day is Sun- day, Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Organized by Sorop- timist International of the Greater Hermiston Area, nearly 500 kids attended last year’s festivities. A $5 per family suggested donation in- cludes all the activities. People can participate in everything from decorating cookies, making ornaments and other holiday-themed crafts to writing letters to Santa and having photos tak- en with the jolly ol’ elf. Also, stage entertainment helps set the holiday mood. Soroptimist International promotes education and lead- ership to transform the lives of women and girls. Mon- ey raised from Family Day will go towards Live Your Dream education and training awards. With a theme from the TV series “Paw Patrol,” money raised from a special rafÀe tree will bene¿t the school- based dental health program through InterMountain Edu- cation Service District. Tick- ets are $10 each. The drawing is at the close of Family Day. Tickets for the auction/ dinner can be purchased at the Hermiston Conference Cen- ter or the administrative of¿c- es at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St. Those unable to buy tickets are welcome to come for the auction to bid on items. 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